Pre-workout with carbohydrates: honey, caffeine and STING

Yes, there are pre-workouts with carbohydrates. STING Pre-Workout contains NSW Manuka honey, which supplies carbohydrates including glucose and fructose, alongside 100mg tea-derived caffeine and 200mg Himalayan rock salt per 15g sachet.

Carbohydrates and caffeine are different

Carbohydrates are a nutrient and contribute food energy. Caffeine is a stimulant. A product containing caffeine does not automatically contain a meaningful amount of carbohydrate, and a carbohydrate food does not automatically contain caffeine.

STING contains both honey and caffeine. This distinction helps when comparing a caffeinated honey sachet with a black coffee, a powder pre-workout or a carbohydrate gel. Read each product's own label: the contents of these categories vary.

How many carbs are in STING?

The confirmed nutrition panel declares 11.925g carbohydrate and 201kJ (48 calories) per 15g sachet. It also declares 11.925g sugars, 79mg sodium and 100mg caffeine per sachet. One box contains 21 sachets. These are label quantities, not a recommendation for how much carbohydrate to consume in a session.

Does STING contain sugar?

Yes. Honey naturally contains sugars, including glucose and fructose. “Natural” does not mean sugar-free. STING's carbohydrate comes from its honey, so it should be counted alongside the rest of the food you eat.

For exact declared amounts, use the STING nutrition panel. Do not confuse the total 15g sachet weight, the 14.7g honey quantity and the carbohydrate quantity. They measure different things.

Is a honey pre-workout a complete meal?

No. A small sachet is a portion of honey with caffeine and salt. It does not replace a meal, a balanced diet or a complete plan for a long session. What you eat before or during exercise depends on your session and personal circumstances.

If you want to include STING in breakfast, our recipes pair it with foods such as oats, yoghurt, fruit and toast. The full recipe totals include the other ingredients as well as the sachet. Each recipe remains caffeinated.

What should I compare on the label?

1. Find carbohydrate grams per serving.
2. Check the actual serving size; different products use different portions.
3. Read caffeine separately from calories or carbohydrate grams.
4. Check sodium separately from the weight of salt.
5. Follow the maximum daily use and other warnings.

How does STING fit into a training routine?

STING is a ready-to-eat honey pre-workout made in Sydney. Open a sachet, squeeze out the honey and rinse with water. The directions also allow mixing one sachet into hot water as a tea. Use the pack directions rather than increasing the number of caffeinated sachets to chase a carbohydrate target.

For an individual endurance nutrition plan, seek advice from an accredited sports dietitian. This guide is a product and ingredient explanation, not a personalised fuelling prescription.

Find your STING

See STING packs, current prices and delivery options. Read about natural pre-workout in Australia and how honey sachets compare with running gels.

Before using STING: each sachet contains 100mg caffeine. Follow the pack directions and do not consume more than two sachets per day. Count caffeine from coffee, tea and other products too. Not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, or people sensitive to caffeine. Contains honey and is not vegan. Check the packaging and contact WildBee for allergy or cross-contact information.

Product information: STING ingredients, original nutrition panel and use directions. About the maker: WildBee's Sydney story. Written by WildBee Supplements, the business behind STING. These guides describe ingredients and practical choices; they do not establish clinical performance claims for STING.